SENIOR BUSINESS SYSTEMS ANALYST

Clark County; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark County Information Technology Department seeks a Senior Business Systems Analyst to lead enterprise level technology projects in the Digital Services division. The role requires adaptive problem-solving, strong project management, and excellent communication to strengthen relations across departments.

Open Competitive Eligibility will fill current or future vacancies within six months, with selection by Human Resources. Some positions may be confidential or non‑union.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, IS, Business, or Public Administration.
• Four years of full-time professional experience in systems analysis and project leadership.
• Professional certifications may substitute for education/experience up to two years.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and analyzes information for automated systems to meet needs.
• Presents information with professional organization and communication.
• Performs requirements analysis and develops project plans and schedules.
• Manages work in a matrix environment with customers and departments.
• Delivers self-direction and works with minimal direction.
• Contributes to unit efficiency by suggesting improvements and collaborating on teams.
• Documents system requirements, time, equipment, and cost needs.
• Maintains current knowledge of technology and customer applications.

Skills

Project management

Requirements analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or Public Administration

Job description

About The Position

The Clark County Information Technology Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Senior Business Systems Analyst position, working in the Digital Services division. As a member of our team, you will be assisting with leading innovative enterprise level technology projects for Clark County. The ideal candidate will possess adaptive problem-solving coupled with project management and strong communication skills. This position will be part of a solution-oriented team focused on building stronger departmental relationships through the alignment of impactful technology initiatives.

About The Position

The Clark County Information Technology Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Senior Business Systems Analyst position, working in the Digital Services division. As a member of our team, you will be assisting with leading innovative enterprise level technology projects for Clark County. The ideal candidate will possess adaptive problem-solving coupled with project management and strong communication skills. This position will be part of a solution-oriented team focused on building stronger departmental relationships through the alignment of impactful technology initiatives.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience: Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or Public Administration, or a related field, AND four (4) years of full-time professional level experience in systems analysis and project leadership in a large multi-processing environment. Demonstrated education and training resulting in an industry-recognized certificate may be substituted for education and/or experience on a year-for-year basis up to two (2) years. Professional level experience that has provided the skills and knowledge necessary to perform all job functions at this level may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis up to two (2) years.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Working Conditions: Work extended shifts or be called back in emergency situations.

Licensing and Certification: Specified positions may require possession of a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment. Certifications must be current at time of application and maintained throughout employment.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Provides project management skills in planning, scheduling, managing and reporting; provides lead direction, training and work review for a programming project team; organizes and assigns work, sets priorities, and follows up and controls project status to ensure coordination and completion of assigned work.
• Gathers and analyzes information regarding customer systems and requirements for automated systems to fulfill these needs; conducts feasibility studies.
• Provides professional organization, documentation, communication and interpersonal skills; presents information in formal settings.
• Conducts requirements analysis, cost/benefit analysis develops schedules and project plans and other phases of a formal systems development methodology.
• Works in a matrix management environment with reporting responsibilities to customers and the assigned department.
• Provides self-direction and works with minimal direction.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Conducts feasibility studies and develops system, time, equipment and cost requirements.
• Provides bridging and resolution for project and customer conflicts; finds the common ground and compromises.
• Confers with customer department staff regarding assigned functional program areas.
• Maintains records and prepares periodic and special reports of work performed.
• Uses standard office equipment in the course of the work; may drive a personal or County motor vehicle or be able to arrange for appropriate transportation to and from various work sites and to attend off‑site meetings.
• Maintains current knowledge of technology and new computer customer applications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, stamina to remain seated and maintain concentration for an extended period of time, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.